"By continuing the strong
operating momentum of the first half, we have grown revenues by
5% and operating profit by 20% over the nine months,"
said Jeremy Darroch, Group Chief Executive, at
Sky in a statement.

"The UK and Ireland delivered a stand-out performance, reporting
both the highest customer growth and lowest churn for eleven
years.

"We are particularly excited by our progress in original drama.
Fortitude debuted as the most successful drama ever on Sky
Atlantic in the UK, 1992 opened as our most successful original
scripted series in Italy, while Germany took its first steps in
international co-production with 100 Code.

"As these results demonstrate, our teams are working well
together right across the new Sky. Five months in, our
integration plans are progressing well and we are well positioned
for the expanded growth opportunity ahead."